Guinea Leader Shot in Attempted Coup

Guinea the west African state who one year ago suffered a military coup was once again hit by violence after President Camara was shot by renegade soliders.

President Moussa Dadis Camara seized power in a military coup following the death of long time ruler Lansana Conte last December. The coup was bloodless, but crackdowns on pro-democracy opposition has resulted in international condemnation. Last nights attack comes months after a particularly brutal crackdown on opposition rallies in which soldiers reportedly raped women and bayoneted demonstrators. Since then rumors have began to suggest a growing struggle within the military and the recent attacks proves the rumors correct. Mr. Camara was touring a military camp when the attack erupted, believed to have been instigated by Lieutenant Aboubacar “Toumba” Diakite who orchestrated the September demonstrator crackdown. Communication Minister Idrissa Cherif said, “He [the president] is doing well. He is out of danger in his presidential palace. Those that orchestrated this insurrection will be punished.” Mr. Cherif also stated, "He [Mr. Diakite] has been found". Mr. Camara has been labeled a war criminal by the European Union and trade sanctions were given based upon his governments known dealings in drug smuggling. China however continues to trade with Guinea recently agreeing to a oil and mineral agreement.